34
/100

SOC 11-9033

Education Administrators, Postsecondary

ModerateFrey/Osborne: 1.0%

Risk Score

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34/100

Moderate

US Employment

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176,420

Total workers

Median Wage

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$104K

$64K โ€“ $212K

Projected Growth

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+1.7%

2023-2033 (BLS)

GenAI Exposure

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89/100

High exposure

How we calculate these numbers โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Education Administrators, Postsecondary face a risk score of 34/100 โ€” 10 points below the national average of 44. With 89/100 GenAI exposure, this occupation faces significant pressure from AI tools despite strong projected growth. See our methodology โ†’

๐Ÿ’ก Workers in this field earn $104K ($58K above the national median). The 3 recommended career transitions all maintain competitive wages while reducing automation exposure. Explore transition paths โ†’

๐Ÿ” AI Impact Analysis

With a risk score of 34/100, Education Administrators, Postsecondary faces moderate automation pressure. While tasks like ai summarization replacing manual report compilation are increasingly handled by AI, the role retains significant human elements. The 176,420 workers in this occupation should focus on strengthening skills in navigating complex interpersonal and political dynamics and inspiring and leading teams through organizational change to stay ahead. The role will likely evolve rather than disappear.

Will AI Replace Education Administrators, Postsecondary?

Read our full analysis with verdict, risk factors, safe tasks, and career transition paths โ†’

โš ๏ธ Top Risk Factors

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AI summarization replacing manual report compilation

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Automated performance analytics and reporting

3

AI-driven workforce planning and scheduling

๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Tasks Safe from Automation

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Navigating complex interpersonal and political dynamics

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Inspiring and leading teams through organizational change

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Building organizational culture and employee engagement

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Conflict resolution and mediation across departments

๐Ÿ“Š Task Automation Breakdown

Based on O*NET task analysis and GenAI exposure scoring. Shows the estimated proportion of this occupation's core tasks that are automatable by current AI, augmented by AI tools, or require essential human skills.

๐Ÿ“‹ O*NET Task Profile

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Design or use assessments to monitor student learning outcomes.

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Recruit, hire, train, and terminate departmental personnel.

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Direct, coordinate, and evaluate the activities of personnel, including support staff engaged in administering academic institutions, departments, or alumni organizations.

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Advise students on issues such as course selection, progress toward graduation, and career decisions.

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Plan, administer, and control budgets, maintain financial records, and produce financial reports.

๐Ÿ’ป Technology Skills

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Web page creation and editing software

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Customer relationship management CRM software

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Data base user interface and query software

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Facilities management software

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Computer based training software

๐ŸŽ“ Key Knowledge Areas

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English Language

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Administration and Management

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Education and Training

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Customer and Personal Service

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Personnel and Human Resources

๐Ÿ“Š vs National Average

Median Wage$104K
+$58K

National avg: $46K

Risk Score34/100
-10

National avg: 44/100

GenAI Exposure89/100
+51

National avg: 38/100

Projected Growth1.7%
-2.0%

National avg: 3.7%

๐Ÿ”„ Career Transition Paths

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